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Female workers constitute the majority of the labour force.

女性雇员占劳动力的多数。

2. in real time 实时地

To make the training realistic the simulation operates in real time.

为使训练真实，模拟是实时运行的。

3. ground to a halt 停顿

The peace process has ground to a halt while Israel struggles to form a new government.

当以色列竭力组建新政府的时候，和平进程已经陷于停顿。